Tag: Cristian Anastasiu

Cristian Anastasiu on How to Prepare for an M&A Transaction

Written by Cristian Anastasiu on March 12, 2024. Posted in M&A Strategy & Exit Planning, Preparing the Business for Sale, Thought Leadership, Video Content.

It’s never too early to prepare for the M&A process. Here are 10 pieces of advice we always share with clients to ensure a successful outcome.

Capital to Covenants: Common Deal Points in IT Transactions

Written by Cristian Anastasiu on February 1, 2024. Posted in Deal Structures & Terms, Thought Leadership.

In the final segments of our series, we’ve shifted to the key transaction elements. Last month we discussed purchase and terms...

Surprise! Maxims & Misconceptions About Selling a Business

Written by Excendio Advisors on February 15, 2023. Posted in FAQs & Myth-Busting, Thought Leadership.

Business owners develop certain expectations about the M&A process, for many a once in a lifetime event, only to be surprised when they actually go through it.

M&A Wisdom: Seven Adages That Capture What Textbooks Miss

Written by Excendio Advisors on December 27, 2022. Posted in M&A Process & Timeline, M&A Strategy & Exit Planning, Thought Leadership.

M&A Wisdom...over my 20+ years in M&A, I came to appreciate adages that capture so much wisdom in just a few words. Here are some of my favorites.

Acquisition Announcement: Digital Transformation / MSP

Written by Cristian Anastasiu on August 4, 2022. Posted in Industry News, Market Update / Newsletter.

Excendio Advisors has announced Aptude, Inc. in Lisle, IL has been acquired by New Era Technology, Inc. Excendio served as Aptude’s exclusive financial advisor.

Why is industry focus critical for an M&A advisor?

Written by Cristian Anastasiu on May 1, 2022. Posted in Preparing the Business for Sale, Thought Leadership, Video Content.

Cristian Anastasiu at Excendio Advisors explains 6 reasons why industry specialization for an M&A advisory firm is so important in the lower middle market.

What MSPs Should Know About Private Equity and Selling

Written by Cristian Anastasiu on March 14, 2022. Posted in Buyer Types & Buyer Behavior, Thought Leadership.

Cristian Anastasiu was interviewed by Channel Partners ahead of his participation in a panel at the Channel Partners Summit.

Acquisition Announcement: Federal IT Services

Written by Cristian Anastasiu on November 15, 2021. Posted in Industry News, Market Update / Newsletter.

Congratulations to our client Innovative Management & Technology Services (IMTS) on a successful acquisition by by Advanced Mission Solutions (AMS)!

Mergers and Acquisitions Implications for VARs, SIs and MSPs

Written by Cristian Anastasiu on May 15, 2020. Posted in Industry & Market Trends, Thought Leadership.

Preparing for an exit, requires a goal as well as a plan. Is the goal to fetch a certain dollar amount when selling or to sell at a certain time...

What’s in a Name? Channel Partner Types/Positioning for M&A

Written by Cristian Anastasiu on May 8, 2020. Posted in Industry & Market Trends, Thought Leadership.

What’s in a Name? Everything, especially when it comes to a channel partner’s business model – MSP/SI/VAR/Cloud, and positioning for a planned M&A transaction.

5 Critical Deal Points When Selling Your IT Service Company

Written by Cristian Anastasiu on December 21, 2015. Posted in Deal Structures & Terms, M&A Process & Timeline, Thought Leadership.

In our final two articles, we will focus on some the key transaction elements, such as the transaction structure and...